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Houston Astros vs. Detroit Tigers
The Houston Astros and the Detroit Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Comerica Park.
The Astros will trot Framber Valdez out to the mound in this one. Left hander Valdez has a 14-5 record and a 2.64 ERA this season.
The Tigers will counter Valdez with Eduardo Rodriguez. Left hander Rodriguez has a 4.13 ERA to go along with a 3-4 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -250-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total opened at 7.
Detroit lost its last outing, a 4-0 result against the Royals on September 11. Bettors who backed the Royals at -165 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Houston was a 12-4 winner on the road against the Angels. Bettors on Houston at -270 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (16) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Houston:
Team record: 90-50 SU
Houston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Houston is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Houston's last 14 games
Detroit:
Team record: 54-86 SU
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Detroit is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
Detroit is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Next up:
Houston at Detroit Tuesday, September 13